Although it's expensive to travel to Spain from the United States, it's definitely a trip worth taking provided you can afford it. Many people think that travel to Spain involves nothing more than laying on a beach all day and fighting crowds of hedonistic young drinkers by night. On the contrary, if you travel to Spain you can expect far more than that if you plan your vacation carefully. By choosing a quieter time of year, you can avoid the throng of tourists. The best months to travel to Spain are May, June and September. During these months the weather is wonderful but not swelteringly hot, and the beaches aren't too crowded. If you want to learn about Spanish culture, you might also enjoy visiting cities such as Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid when you travel to Spain. These locations will give you a taste of how Spanish people really live. They are far more sophisticated than tacky vacation resorts like Benidorm. Alternatively, if you are a fan of mountains or architecture why not visit Andalusia when you travel to Spain. The three wonderful cities of Cordoba, Seville and Granada have some amazing Arabic architecture and they are surrounded by breathtaking mountains where locals grow grapes, olives, lemons and very famous oranges.